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Economics/U.S. Government

Economics/U.S. Government. Coach Carrejo Conference Period 6 th period – 12:45-1:35 Email chris.carrejo@fortbendisd.com School Contact #’s Field House (281) 634-2214 School # (281) 634-6005. Economics/U.S. Government. Tutorials will be offered in the mornings throughout the school year.

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Economics/U.S. Government

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  1. Economics/U.S. Government • Coach Carrejo • Conference Period • 6th period – 12:45-1:35 • Email • chris.carrejo@fortbendisd.com • School Contact #’s • Field House (281) 634-2214 • School # (281) 634-6005

  2. Economics/U.S. Government • Tutorials will be offered in the mornings throughout the school year. • In between football and baseball seasons afternoon tutorials may be scheduled by appointment. • Tutorial Times • Monday – none • Tuesday – 7:00 – 7:20 • Wednesday – 7:00 – 7:20 • Thursday – 7:00-7:20 • Friday – none

  3. Economics/U.S. Government • Course Information • The course website provides materials such as the syllabus, calendar, assignments, notes, reviews, and can be accessed through the following link: http://campuses.fortbendisd.com/campuses/chs/FacultyCourses.cfm?ExchangeIndex=41519 • The course calendar will show dates for all of the following: • Holidays • Progress Reports • End of Grading Period • Material to be covered by day • Tests • Projects

  4. Economics/U.S. Government • Grading Policy • Your 9-week grade will consist of at least 3 major grades and at least 11 daily grades. • Major grades will consist of tests, projects, and other long-term assignments. • Daily grades will consist of quizzes, class participation, and other brief assignments.

  5. Economics/U.S. Government • Grading Policy, cont. • Make-up Work • Students with excused absences will be given one school day for each excused day to turn in make-up work. • Tests will be made up on the first day that a student returns to class. • It is the responsibility of the student to obtain missed assignments, not the teacher. • Late daily work will be accepted with 50 points taken off. • Late major grades will have 25 points taken off for the first day and another 25 points for the second day.

  6. Economics/U.S. Government • Grading Policy, cont. • Retesting • For U.S. Government/Economics students, test corrections will be the retest option. • Students are eligible for test corrections if they score a 75 or below on a test. • Test corrections can only be completed during tutorial hours. • Test corrections will be worth half credit for each question up to a 75, and all missed questions must be corrected to receive any credit.

  7. Economics/U.S. Government • Grading Policy, cont. • Extra credit opportunities will be available during the semester. • The available options can be reviewed on the Extra Credit document on the website. • Please notice that there are limitations on the number of times an extra credit opportunity may be used during the semester.

  8. Economics/U.S. Government • School Procedures/Rules • 10 minute rule • During the first and last 10 minutes of class students may not be in the hallways. • Do not ask to go anywhere during this period without a 5 minute pass issued by the office. • Cell phones • Cell phones can be used in the hallway between classes. • Cell phones can be used in the classroom for academic purposes with teacher approval.

  9. Economics/U.S. Government • Class Rules/Procedures • Warm-ups/Agenda • Will be located on the board on the opposite wall of the door. • Read the objectives and agenda everyday! • Books/Supplies • A class set is available. You do not need to bring your book to class. • If a book comes off the shelf it needs to be put back at the end of the class. • Pencils, markers, scissors, hole puncher, stapler, tape, etc., are available. If you use it, return it to the proper place. • My personal books are on the shelves, if you choose to look at one you may do so. Make sure it is returned to the shelf!

  10. Economics/U.S. Government • Class Rules/Procedures, cont. • Food/Drink • All drinks brought to class should be in a bottle with a twist on cap. • Any other vessel is NOT allowed. • As long as there is no food on the floor after you leave the class you will be allowed to bring food. • Class Dismissal • As stated earlier, all class supplies must be returned to the proper location before anyone leaves the classroom. • All trash will be picked up off the floor before anyone leaves the classroom. This includes little pieces of paper that miraculously fall off of ripped out spiral pages. • We do not line up at the door. If we finish class a little early, remain seated until the bell rings.

  11. Economics/U.S. Government We can have a good time in this class, but that is predicated on 3 expectations: • Get to class on time and get started on your warm-up. • When we are working stay focused and complete the task at hand. • Be a pleasant person and I will be a pleasant person. Follow these rules and we will not just have a good time but you will be successful in the course.

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